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What are cleistogamous flowers ? Can cross pollination occur in cleistogamous flowers? Give reasons for your answer.

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Cleistogamous flowers have exposed anthers and stigma. Cross pollination cannot occur in cleistogamous flowers, as such flowers do not open at all.
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